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RESOLUTION NO. 6157(1987 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
DEFINING HISTORICAL PRESERVATION GOALS AND ESTABLISHING THE
CULTURAL HERITAGE COMNIITTEE AS A CONTINUING SPECIAL PURPOSE
ADVISORY BODY.
WHEREAS, The Cultural Heritage Committee (CHC) was created in 1981 as a temporary
committee to complete an inventory of community historical resources and oversee the
development of a Historical Preservation Program; and
WHEREAS, the CHC completed an initial inventory of the community's historical,
architectural and cultural resources in 1983; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted resolution 5197 (1983 series) that establishes an
official listing of historical resources; and
WHEREAS, the CHC, Planning Commission, Architectural Review Commission, City Council,
city staff and the public have evaluated numerous alternatives for establishing a
Historical Preservation Program; and
WHEREAS, on October 7, 1986 the City Council adopted Resolution 6097 which
established preservation program guidelines and directed staff to prepare ordinances and
other materials needed to establish a preservation program; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to establish the CHC as a continuing special purpose
advisory body to help administer the program; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to set forth the goals of the city's historical
preservation program.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as
follows:
Section 1: Intent of Historical Preservation. It is in the public interest to
protect and preserve historical, architectural, and cultural resources including
monuments, sites, objects, structures, buildings and other designated areas.
Section 2: Historical Preservation Goals. The city's Historical Preservation
Program should:
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A. Foster civic and neighborhood pride and a sense of identity based on the
recognition and use of Historical Resources;
B. Promote the enjoyment and use of Historical Resources appropriate for the
education and recreation of the people of the city;
C. Encourage public knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the city's past;
D. Safeguard the heritage of the city by providing for the preservation of Historical
Resources which represent significant elements of its history.
E. Protect property values and increase economic and financial benefits to the city
and its inhabitants;
F. Protect and enhance the city's attractions to residents and visitors;
G. Encourage architectural styles within Historical Preservation Districts which
reflect established architectural traditions.
H. Conserve valuable materials and energy resources by continuing to use and maintain
existing buildings.
Section 3: Cultural Heritage Committee (CHCI. The CHC is hereby established as a
continuing special purpose advisory body.
A. Membership. The CHC shall have 11 members. The members of the CHC shall include
a person knowledgeable in local history, a person with training or experience in
structural rehabilitation, and a person with knowledge of architecture (a minimum of
three people).
The membership shall include one city resident from each of the three Historical
Preservation Districts created by Ordinance No. 1086 (1987 Series).
At least eight members shall be residents of the City of San Luis Obispo.
B. Terms. The terms of committee members shall be two years. Terms of five
original members shall expire on March 31, 1988, and terms of six original members
shall expire on March 31, 1989. Terms shall expire thereafter on March 31st at
two -year intervals.
C. Functions and Duties. The CHC will:
(1) Collect, consolidate and make available information about Historical Resources
and Historical Resource Sites and promote, participate in, or sponsor education and
interpretive programs.
(2) Provide advice and guidance for the restoration, alteration, decoration,
landscaping or. maintenance of Historical Resources or properties within Historical
Preservation Districts.
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(3) Review the Inventory of Historical Resources and recommend to the City Council
any amendments.
(4) Assist property owners with the preparation of National Register applications for
for Historical Resource Sites.
(5) Help to administer benefit programs approved by the City Council that are
directed at preserving. Historical Resources or resources within Historical
Preservation Districts.
(6) Publish and maintain Historical Preservation Program Guidelines which present (a)
benefit programs sponsored by the city; (b) procedures for adding properties to the
Inventory of Historical Resources or for establishing a Historical District,- and
(c) other information concerning historical preservation.
(7) Review actions proposed by public agencies and provide information on how such
actions may affect designated or eligible properties within or adjacent to Historical
Districts.
(8) Cooperate with local, state, and federal agencies in the pursuit of historical
preservation.
(9) Function within the guidelines and policies of the Advisory Bodies Handbook and
perform other duties as assigned by the City Council.
Section 4: Definitions. The following words and phrases shall have the following
meaning:
(1) Historical Preservation District. Any area which has been so designated under
Chapter 17.54 (Zoning Regulations).
(2) Historical .Resource or Historical Resource Site Any improvements, buildings,
sites, areas or objects of scientific, aesthetic, educational, cultural,
architectural or historical significance that have been designated by resolution of
the Council and included in the Inventory of Historical Resources.
Historical Resources or Historical Resource Sites are classified as follows:
Priority #1: Already placed on the National Register.
Priority #2: Determined eligible for the National Register.
Priority #3: Eligible for the National Register.
Priority #4: Potentially eligible for the National Register.
Priority #5: Not eligible for the National Register but significant at a local
level.
(3) Inventory of Historical Resources All properties listed by address in the
Completion Report (approved by City Council Resolution No. 5197, 1983 Series) and any
other properties subsequently added to this listing by resolution of the City
Council.
Section 5: Resolution No. 4660 (1981 Series), that established the temporary
Cultural Heritage Committee, is hereby rescinded.
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On motion of. Councilwoman Doyey.. ;,seconded Councilman.. Settle, and on the
following .role call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Dovey, Settle and Mayor Pro —Tem Griffin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Dunin
the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 3rd day of February ,
1987.
ATTEST:
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Ci y Clerk Pamela ges
APPROVED:
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City Administrative Officer
City Attor ey
Community Development Director
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